Ongoingshow
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So I recently bought a 2005 Cat 257B and I finally got time to do a bit of testing on it. It doesn’t seem to be getting pressure to the left drive in either forward or reverse. I also noticed that it’s got a major leak which looks to be coming from between the engine and the hyd pump. I’m guessing that seal is shot because it’s more of a gush than a leak. Just wondering if that’s related to my drive issue or if those are 2 separate issues.
Also there was a big mouse nest down by the pump area so perhaps the solenoid for the left drive isn’t getting power??? I’m not familiar with these machines so just going to have to learn it now. When I seen the leak I realized I hadn’t even checked the fluid level so I don’t know if the fluid was already very low and the left drive might be the first one to not get oil? Just brainstorming here.
Lastly to take the main pump out which is the easiest method? Take engine out back or pump out front?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Also there was a big mouse nest down by the pump area so perhaps the solenoid for the left drive isn’t getting power??? I’m not familiar with these machines so just going to have to learn it now. When I seen the leak I realized I hadn’t even checked the fluid level so I don’t know if the fluid was already very low and the left drive might be the first one to not get oil? Just brainstorming here.
Lastly to take the main pump out which is the easiest method? Take engine out back or pump out front?
Thanks in advance for the help!